Orthographic Projections

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 232

Orthographic Projection
Orthographic projection is:

a system of drawing views of an object using perpendicular projectors from the object to a plane of projection
a means of representing physical objects and threedimensional concepts into two dimensional drawings. used to effectively describe the design and features of an object, so the object can be manufactured.

 Planes/surfaces parallel

to the plane of projection appear in their true size and shape

 Planes/surfaces which are

not parallel to the plane of projection are foreshortened. Planes/surfaces which are perpendicular to the plane of projection appears as line. More than one view is required to fully describe most objects.

Glass box approach for multiview drawings

Unfolding the glass box at the hinges

The six principal views (glass box unfolded)

Example of Orthographic projection

a). Isometric
b). Object enclosed in a glass box

c).Orthographic projections

Relationship between orthographic views

Mitre Line to establish relation between views

Relationship between orthographic views

Use of compass to establish the relationship between views

Orthographic Projection Systems

Dihedral angles

formed by intersection of vertical and horizontal planes at right angle

Dihedral angles

Third-Angle Orthographic Projection

The object is placed in the third

quadrant and projected into the planes. The plane of projection is located between the viewer and the object. It is extensively used in United States, Great Britain and Canada Standards Australia recommends using third angle projection system.

b) Placement of the three principal views in third-angle projection

c) Symbol for 3rd angle projection system a) Placement of object in third-angle projection

First-Angle Orthographic Projection

Used by most of the World, including Europe and Asiatic

countries. The object is placed in the first quadrant The object is between the viewer and the projection plane.

b) Placement of the three principal views in first-angle projection

a) Location of object in first-angle projection system

c) Symbol for first-angle projection system

Multiview Drawings
A multiview drawing provides two or more views

(orthographic projections) of an object to represent its shape. Depending on their complexity, objects may require two, three or more views for complete shape description. The most commonly used orthographic views are the front, top and side.

Multiview Drawings

One-view drawing
Parts made of flat sheet of material having uniform thickness, such as gaskets, washers and spacers, are represented with one view supplemented by a note describing their material and thickness.

Selection of Views
Most objects can adequately be described by three

orthographic views; usually the FRONT, TOP and SIDE views. Consideration should be given to the choice and number of views used so, when possible, the surfaces of the object are shown in their true size and shape. The exact number of views is dependent on the complexity of the object.

Guidelines to select and present the orthographic views

1.

The front view should be the most natural position of use, if the object does not have a predefined front view. It is the most descriptive view with:

the longest dimension

the fewest hidden lines

the most stable position.

2.

Select the sequence of views with the fewest hidden lines

Guidelines to select and present the orthographic views

3.

Use proper line types to express different features of the object.

Object or visible lines (thick continuous) to describe the visible surface or edge of the object. Hidden or dotted lines to represent invisible features. Centerlines are used to show and locate the centers of circles and arcs. Centerlines are also used to show the centre axis of a circular form. As and when required, make use of other line types, such as Construction lines, Extension lines, Dimension lines. Follow the correct precedence sequence.

Label the views for example, FRONT, TOP and SIDE Leave adequate space between the views for labels and dimensions 6. Draw the views necessary to describe the object
4. 5.

Projection of Circular and Inclined Surfaces

Observe the contours and their projection shown

Cylindrical Shape

Orthographic view of cylindrical shape

Chamfers

Chamfering refers to the process of cutting away the inside or outside corner of an object to remove sharp edges. Chamfers are provided to facilitate assembly. Chamfers are used as a slight angle to relieve a sharp edge.

Fillets and rounds

Fillets and rounds are rounded intersections between the planes

of a part that are generally used to ease machining corners or to allow patterns to release more easily from castings and forgings. A fillet is an inside rounding A round is an external rounding on part.

Fillets and rounds contd

Observe how curved surface joins smoothly a flat surface

Circular features
Circular features appear circular in one view only. Hidden circles, like hidden edges of flat surfaces, are represented on drawings by a hidden line.
Circular features, such as holes, appear round, if the line of

sight is perpendicular to the circular feature.

Circular features on inclined surfaces

Circular features on inclined surfaces appears as ellipse

Creating ellipse using miter line

Examples of orthographic views of solid primitives

Examples of orthographic views of solid primitives

Examples of orthographic views of flat and circular surfaces

Note that

arrows indicate the direction of sight when looking at the front view All projections are in third-angle projection system

System of Projection Symbol

There are some variations in the orientation of the

projection symbol used in different text books and drawing documents. This is shown in the following slides

Ex 1. ISO symbols for third and firstangle projection systems

Ex 2. Drawing symbols for First- and Third-Angle Projection

Ex 2. Drawing symbols for First- and Third-Angle Projection

 References: Lecture note: week 2 orthographic projections

Exercises
Problem 1: Flat surfaces
On a sketching paper (with 1 mm SQUARES) draw the three orthographic views (FRONT, TOP & SIDE) of the parts shown in the next slides. Follow third-angle projection system . ARROW indicates the direction of FRONT view. All dimensions are in millimetres.

Problem 2: Inclined surfaces

On a sketching paper (with 1 mm SQUARES) draw the three orthographic views (FRONT, TOP & SIDE) of the parts shown in the next slides. Follow third-angle projection system. A indicates the direction of FRONT view and B indicates direction of FRONT view. All dimensions are in millimeters.

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Problem 3: Circular features

On a sketching paper (with 1 mm SQUARES) draw the three orthographic views (FRONT, TOP & SIDE) of the parts shown in the next slides. Follow third-angle projection system. A indicates the direction of FRONT view and B indicates direction of FRONT view. All dimensions are in millimeters.

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